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Originally Posted by ranchlandsselling
You should. Your beliefs on the subject are only applicable to yourself. Money is one of the hardest things to call people out on and how they use it.
Maybe Joe diamond buyer really loves the idea of a nice diamond ring. Have you ever taken a vacation in your life? Some people might think that's an atrocious expense. Regardless if you drive 10km to a campground or 10,000 or fly across the world. When you could just as easily and for free, relax on your couch.
Some people believe children are a complete waste of money. Or dogs 
You're not right or wrong. |
I'm definitely right that this guy can't follow a logical argument. I was giving up arguing with somebody that doesn't know how to argue. Without any doubt my point is correct that there is no value in a diamond apart from that which a businessman and his marketing team has ascribed to it. No logical argument can be made in defense of an over-priced diamond making financial sense.
If somebody can afford $10K on a ring (most young people can't), I've said go for it. If you can't afford it it's pretty much the last thing that should be on your list. A ring is one of the first steps in bringing a loving relationship into a financial partnership (as one major component of a marriage). Starting off with a large debt, or even if purchased with cash at the expense of a house, RRSPs, etc., then you have made a poor decision. If you don't like that, you don't like facts. That's not an opinion.